Barcelona are still hoping to receive a financial boost of 40 million euros this winter which would potentially allow the club to sign a midfielder.
The Catalans have missed out on a payment from German firm Libero for a stake in Barca Studios but are hoping other investors will take the plunge.
Cadena SER reckon that Barca expect to close a deal before the end of the month and hope to add to the squad.
Signing a midfielder has become a “top priority” after losing Gavi to injury, with Xavi admitting he wants another player for the second half of the campaign.